Overview

• Manager Torey Lovullo made the change after Larkin waved Alek Thomas home in the fifth inning against Cleveland, resulting in an out at the plate.
• Lovullo said Larkin accepted responsibility for the situation and acknowledged the organizational noise it created.
• Arizona has had 18 runners thrown out at home this season, heightening scrutiny of third-base decisions.
• Lovullo cited signs that players’ confidence in Larkin’s calls had slipped as part of his calculus.
• The club is evaluating internal and external candidates to take over third base, with urgency given the late-season timing.